Bobby Rydell Live 1961

[@victoriabelveduto3279]

He's not just a singer. He's a performer. The whole package! Wow!

[@derekmyers3258]

This guy took his singing and performing very seriously, and it showed. He's perfect. We will miss you.

[@liannemettam3536]

I would like to thank bobby for his book. when I came home from the hospital the book was waiting for me. I found out I had bile duct cancer and had 2 surgeries within 24 hrs. when the 1st surgery wasn't going well, I was air lifted to another hospital. once I was doing better my doctor told me that I would have to have another surgery. when I got home and read bobby's book, I didn't feel alone. he went through a double transplant which is amazing. he gave me the confidence I needed for my 3rd surgery. my 3rd surgery was may 1st and I'm still recovering. what is so ironic, I had a 30% chance of surviving the surgery. bobby had a 50% chance, we both made it! my bile duct, gall bladder and I only have a 3rd of my liver left. I'm so grateful to be alive. my family took the news much harder than I did. I wear my scar (which looks like a hockey stick) proudly. I just knew i'd make it. thank you bobby for the confidence!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Bobby was the real deal, not just another handsome Italian Philly Boy, "Roberto Riderilli was and is a truly stellar Vocal Artist, a good Actor, and a Great Entertainer". *He has got some Chops, Knows where '1' is, and *"he Swings and Sings - in da Pocket"* Did then and Does now. Miss ya Roberto and I so miss Camile... 😘

[@skipwaldent8465]

Look at Bea Arthur ! I wasn't expecting to see her in this video. Cool !

[@debras8683]

No one sang “Sway” better than Bobby Rydell!

[@frankporto9938]

You must be joking dean Martin sang it slot better than bobby rydel teen idols like rydel were just wannabes...Dean Martin is a legend Bobby Rydel can never be compared to singers like Martin or Sinatra..Rydel was popular for a few yrs until the Beatles come along then that was it for the teeny plastic singers like rydel and avalon and my God Fabian who couldn't sing at all

[@john111257]

@@frankporto9938 Fabian was just a looker, but hey those old songs were brought up to date, no sign of a scotch or ciggie here

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

Bobby held his own against stage mother Bea Arthur.

[@kathystefanidis2203]

True

[@RemaMW]

Perry Como! What a memory ! Bobby so cute. Takes me back to when I was in my teens.!

[@darlahaines6928]

Both Perry and Bobby had that charisma that endeared them to us. Didn't know Bobby played the drums.-- BONUS!

[@VILJL]

Bobby Rydell, the epitome of the early ‘60s “teen idol,” who parlayed that fame into a starring role opposite Ann-Margret in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,” died Tuesday April 5, 2022 at age 79. The cause of death was pneumonia. His death just days away from his 80th birthday (April 26, 2022) was confirmed by radio legend Jerry Blavat, Rydell’s longtime friend from the singer’s South Philadelphia stomping grounds. Bobby Rydell had 34 singles chart on the Billboard Hot 100, the most well-remembered of which include “Wild One,” which reached No. 2, and “Volare,” a No. 4 hit. Other top 10 songs included “Swingin’ School,” “The Cha-Cha-Cha.” His run of top 10 songs began with “We Got Love,” which reached No. 6 in 1959, and ended with “Forget Him” in 1964.

[@ryansetzer694]

RIP Bobby. Another great talent lost.

[@gvxrlole]

Love the opening choreography for Fascinating Rhythm, with the three guys playing air drums.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1960 {November 4th} Bobby Rydell performed "Sway" on the ABC-TV network's week-day afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... One week later "Sway" entered Billboard's Top 100 chart at position #54, five weeks later it would peak at #14 {for 2 weeks} and it spent eleven weeks on the Top 100... And on the same 'Bandstand' program he also performed the record's B-side, "Groovy Tonight, it also made the Top 100, it debut at at #79 and for it's second and final week on the Top 100 it was at #70... Between 1959 and 1965 the Philadelphia native had twenty-eight songs on the Top 100 chart; six made the Top 10, with his "Wild One" being his biggest hit, it peaked at #2* {for 1 week} on March 28th, 1960... He just missed having two more Top 10 records when both "Kissin' Time" {1959} and "Good Time Baby" {1961} peaked at #11 on the Top 100... Mr. Rydell, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, will celebrate his 77th birthday in five months on April 26th, 2019... * The week "Wild One" was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "The Theme from 'A Summer Place'" by Percy Faith and his Orchestra, and "A Summer Place" was in it's sixth of nine weeks at #1...

[@williamoverly1617]

Of the three Philly cuties, Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell (I have seen them all in concert), Rydell was far and away the best singer and, personally, I think he does a great job on FORGET HIM.

[@mininatalie]

Thank you for posting this video with my lovely, dear, beautiful Bea Arthur.

[@Doreme50]

Luv It!

[@davidstuart401]

Oh ha ha, Bea Arthur before her voice dropped! Poor little Perry and Bobby. God didn't get them for that, not yet.

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

Thats so funny. Thats Bea Arthur. Not not Joey's real mom. I always watched The Perry Como Show, but i have no recollection of Joey being a kind of regular on the show. Bobby' s doing a nice job here, with his singing & drumming .Those were the days when i had a crush on him. ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@m.j.mcilroy5470]

Bobby had a great voice and could sing this style very well.

[@jamesduclos2545]

Bobby Rydell, RIP

[@irisfriedman2576]

I've been in love with Bobby Rydell since I was 6 years old!!! And still to this day love him!!! My entire childhood he was my favorite. Grew up listening to him. Love his music. One of my favorite movies, Bye Bye Birdie. Yugo Peabody!!!! Never forget you Bobby!!! 💖💖

[@mimispeike793]

Bobby, you were something! I missed this back in '61. Folks! We only had four channels back then. Where I lived in Florida, one of them didn't come in. No ABC for us! No American Bandstand. That's what killed me.

[@lukehauser1182]

The kid my mother always wished I could be!

[@TheShizue777]

What a talent! Love you Bobby always 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@timklein3962]

Absolutely great; what a voice !!!!!!

[@satsang73]

Sway with you anytime Bobby. Such special talent you are

[@timcross3286]

May you rest in peace, thank you for the memories

[@MrShopngo]

Bobby is a cool dude

[@martiniontherocks4026]

Great! Farewell Bobby.

[@TheDerchminator]

Sway, God i love this song and this interpretation !

[@janicemurphy7878]

Even though there were comments at this song wasn't the kind of Bobby really knocked out no that maybe true but it was the song that showed Bobby had more talent than just pop songs good luck to him I thought he was great

[@1928missbliss]

He was so hot right around this time! Can remember when he was on Perry's show. We barely knew of Joey Heatherton at this point but Bobby was huge then and the teen and movie magazines were full of photos of him.

[@SpeegBJ]

I was 12, but in love with him. Gorgeous guy...and so natural on stage; me not knowing he'd been singing for years. Genuinely funny...and a drum player...I was smitten as all get out. My name is Bonnie, I was convinced he'd recorded "I've Got Bonnie" for just me. lol I had a crush for Perry Como and well, this show is a favorite to watch here on YT. (yes, we didn't know or care who that Joey was ha ha).

[@barbsinbos]

I used to play "Swingin' School" on my little record player in my Long Island bedroom around 1960---also at 12 yrs. old!! He was my favorite above Frankie Avalon and the others...saw him on Bill O'Reilly last week and he is now about 74. He related all he has been through in his life including the death of his wife from cancer after 36 yrs. of marriage. anyway, I wrote a comment on his FB page, and the next thing was I received a friend request from his long time fan club president (since way back when) . and he replied to my comment as he does with many of the comments. he has been through a LOT. there is another good interview he did (a long one). reply to me here and I'll look it up for you if you like. also, I loved Perry Como too---he lived on Long Island where I'm from, but after he retired, moved to Florida. He was so great----so unaffected and humble. but Bobby is too. he and Fabian and Frankie have been doing an act together for many years now, and go to a lot of cities to do it. I just got a ticket to go to one of the Florida shows. just look up "Golden Boys" on Facebook for the information. we have something in common----even at 12 we knew a good thing when we saw it!!!!! xxxooo

[@teddoyle997]

Wow!!!

[@randallmiller8238]

Where did talent like this evaporate to?

[@reniepost5288]

I'm so in love with Bobby rydell so in love

[@havingagr8time]

I had no idea the great Bea Arthur would be in the video. Maude is one of my favorite sitcoms!

[@igvmyslf1000pts]

Thank you thank youuu for posting this!! (I'm the one from the Bobby channel that requested this) :) I wasn't sure when I'd have time to get back to your message, but I DID want to make sure I came here to expressed my upmost appreciation for you posting this for all the Bobby fans. What an unexpected treat to get to see him play the drums! I know you were worried about the quality, but it's perfectly tolerable. Believe me, I'd rather see this in any form than not at all. Thanks again! :D

[@rickrick5041]

How can those three drummers play so well hitting only the air?

[@arthurharrison1345]

Bea Arthur was terrific. While the songs Bobby sang may not have been the best choices for his style, it must be considered that most of the video archival material we have of him is lip-synched with the studio recordings, while this was recorded live.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Love Sway!

[@stj971]

I thought that was bea arthur

[@dcrimmen]

Love that like "Only Birds sing for nothing".

[@siemonjf]

@ 5:59, the beat, latin rhythm, the lad's right on it . . . . . . . . . . 'When calypso rhythm starts to play Dance with me, make me sway Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore Hold me close, sway me more Like a flower bending in the breeze Bend with me, sway with ease When we dance you have a way with me Stay with me, ah sway with me Other dancers may be on the floor But I got eyes that can see only you Only you have that magic technique When we sway I go weak I can hear the sound of violins Long before it begins You make me thrill as only you know how Sway me smooth, sway me now (When calypso rhythms start to play) wo-wo (Dance with me) yeah-yeah (Make me sway) la-la-la-la Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore Hold me close, sway me more (Like a flower bending in the breeze) wo-wo (Bend with me) yeah-yeah (Sway with ease) la-la-la-la When we dance you have a way with me Stay with me, sway with me Other dancers may be on the floor Dear, but my eyes will see only you Only you have that magic technique When we sway I go weak I can hear the sound of violins Long before it begins Make me thrill as only you know how Ah sway me smooth, sway me now Make me sway as only you know how Come on and sway me now...' ; 7 ]

[@liannemettam3536]

hey i want to dance with you!

[@chairlesnicol672]

@SiemonfgAnd u must have wrote it !

[@marydesoto7280]

Fabulous!

[@im1who84u]

5:18 Look at those pointy shoes. I had a pair like that way back then. You had to have them if you wanted to be cool.

[@telbon8869]

Fun trip down memory lane! RIP Bobby (or Ricky😅)

[@glennmarshall4693]

man, a younger Bea Arthur, she's pretty funny.

[@kathystefanidis2203]

He was everything💙💙💙

[@jmason2838]

Bea Arthur as the Mom.. funny..😄😄

[@victormarrotti2575]

RIP Bobby died of pneumonia at age 79 April 5th 2022

[@recessaa5632]

he's fantastic!

[@williammize8270]

Bea Arthur before golden girls about 40 yrs

[@joey_bonin]

What a beautifully staged number. I just love it. Wish the quality was better (it's early video, not film).

[@avantill]

Left Handed Drummer !

[@nomiclas]

Bea Aurthur was such a Ruse'

[@sillveiraasillveiraa6926]

Talento puro ! Incrível.

[@antoniosantorini9355]

Bobby Rydell multiply talented

[@deerhoda7574]

Bobby❤❤❤

[@jewellrogers8254]

Wow a talent singer On Perry Como Show.Maude playing part Joey Heatherton mom.Bobby played those drums.Sorry I ❤⚘

[@1mespud]

Wow! A "pre - Maude" Bea Arthur!

[@cleocisneros8133]

Cool

[@shrimatibacchus8254]

❤️

[@cloudbusting.heights]

Bea Arthur ❤

[@kathybest741]

That's Bea Arthur there!

[@tiffsaver]

NOW I KNOW WHERE MICHAEL BUBLE GOT HIS VERSION...

[@carolnygaard136]

Is that Beatrice Arthur playing Joey Heatherton's mother?

[@patgrimes298]

Isn't that Bea Arthur playing Joey Heatherton's mother?

[@robertmartinez4174]

The Beatles put an end to all of this on February 9, 1964.

[@ruthbyers301]

wow

[@bftime1]

Is that Bea Arthur(Maude)?

[@cdharter3]

The first Blue Man group.

[@tomcat3360]

Recorded through a fly’s ear?

[@marciajones2361]

Is that mother Bea Aurthur

[@mikevallen999]

Considering that the year 1961 of this guest appearance for Booby Rydell was a great year for rock and roll.....the choice of songs was a giant stinkbomb .

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Other forms of popular music didn't disappear when rock and roll appeared ... this stuff was right up his alley. Do you imagine the Perry Como Show was a rock and roll show? It wasn't. (and neither was Bobby Rydell primarily a rocker)

[@lenb7275]

Bea arthur ( maude - all in the family - golden girls-

[@richardmckrell4899]

2 fathers joke in 1961, that is actually funny.

[@lindapendleton9176]

Anyone notice he's a left handed drummer?

[@a-zlinguistics5646]

I thought she was Bea Arthur.

[@margaretrobertson967]

Bee Arthur God Bless

[@AngryRantsAndStuff]

RIP, Bobby.

[@galemirro3061]

He looks just like my husband Stephen

[@grouchosays]

Bea Arthur looked old when she was

[@john111257]

Talented guy

[@jer2xjim]

Mom looks like Gomer Pyle

[@bobanderson2895]

This is simply the wrong song for Bobby to sing... not his style at all.

[@Bootrosgali]

+Bob Anderson to my ears they didn't pick up his voice too well

[@SeamusMcGillicuddy0]

Arthur, was a real looker ! 🤮

[@michaelbrigg6058]

The first bit is so corny especially to the British like me, and I didnt think much of music either.

[@leswillis1935]

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